# US: Hawaii avoids Hurricane Lala direct strike as severe weather persists

https://mins.news/en/item/23405

- France 24, 2026-08-16 08:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/us-hawaii-narrowly-avoids-direct-hit-as-hurricane-lala-brings-severe-weather

> Hurricane Lala failed to make a historic direct strike on Hawaii, yet torrential rain and hurricane-strength winds continue to leave flooding, mudslides and blackouts across the islands. With the storm moving west, authorities are telling residents to stay sheltered while hazardous conditions remain.

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